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Squelching in arm after flu jab. Any nurses help?

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SandyStarfish · 20/10/2021 19:10

I had my flu vaccine an hour and a half ago by a pharmacist in Boots who admitted he didn't do them often as he's a locum. He injected very high on the shoulder and fast, so I heard that squirty sound. It bled a couple of drops. It was a bit stingy so I pressed the area lightly and it is squelching like there is a bubble or air or liquid underneath the area. I'm worried that he:
a) injected too high and I am skinny
b) injected air
c) injected the liquid into blood vessel or under the skin

What is the squelching and is it dangerous?

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SandyStarfish · 20/10/2021 21:51

Anyone?

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BryanAdamsLeftAnkle · 20/10/2021 22:18

Hi I, vaccinate daily. I haven't come across this at all. I have vaccinated hundreds of people.

It sounds like he didn't go in far enough and it might just be absorbed in as the day goes on.

Hearing it squelch in is normal. It's just that kind of vaccine. I hear it scoot in.

His technique will, pickup as he vaccinate more folk. Not helpful to you I know.

You will be covered so don't worry. It's in your system.

SandyStarfish · 20/10/2021 23:54

Thank you for your reply. I am glad you don't seem to think it's dangerous at all. It is very odd.

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BryanAdamsLeftAnkle · 22/10/2021 21:01

@SandyStarfish

I had my flu vaccine an hour and a half ago by a pharmacist in Boots who admitted he didn't do them often as he's a locum. He injected very high on the shoulder and fast, so I heard that squirty sound. It bled a couple of drops. It was a bit stingy so I pressed the area lightly and it is squelching like there is a bubble or air or liquid underneath the area. I'm worried that he: a) injected too high and I am skinny b) injected air c) injected the liquid into blood vessel or under the skin

What is the squelching and is it dangerous?

Hi. How is your arm today? Hope you are OK.
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